noun
- the small, fragrant white or cream-colored flowers of the elder plant, used in cooking and beverages
Usage: typically used in plural or as a mass noun; common in British cuisine
Examples
- Elderflower cordial is a popular summer drink in the UK.
- She made elderflower jam from the blossoms she picked in June.
- The elderflower has a delicate, slightly sweet flavor.
- Elderflower champagne is a traditional homemade beverage.
- The baker used elderflower extract to flavor the wedding cake.
- Elderflower grows abundantly along country lanes in spring.